Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Ask any innkeeper what question is most frequently asked by guests and you will get the same answer. "What made you decide to open a bed and breakfast?" We can pretty much guarantee when a guest steps across our threshold that some time before the end of their stay, they will ask this burning question. The answers provided by innkeepers across the world, may vary greatly depending on the individual, the location, and the size of the inn. My own answer actually varies depending on the events of that particular day. :)

Another innkeeper once told me that she was sitting at the computer in her office, part of the house that was private and not designated for guests. She was busily working away when she heard a voice, "What are YOU doing at the computer?" Now granted this was a few years ago, but by that time computers were already being used for pretty much everything. Apparently the guest, who had wandered into the private area and found the innkeeper's office, was amazed that the innkeeper would be doing anything other than cooking or cleaning.

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Eye Eye, Captian! Permission to come aboard, mam! As usual, your words do us (innkeepers) all proud. The business guest we are sharing, Michael, is here with me at the Walnut Street Inn in Springfield the last few nights. He said he had a great time at Su Casa and will be heading your way again soon. And yes, it is good to be King (or Captain.)